Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation – Egg Harbor Township.

NJLM; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Egg Harbor Township is seeking a Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation to plan, coordinate, and oversee recreational programs, events, and staff under the Director’s supervision.

The role manages daily operations, finances, records, and public interactions, with a focus on program registration, safety, and compliance. Evening/weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Parks and Recreation or 5+ years related experience.
• Knowledge of recreation programming and event coordination.
• Must obtain CPRP certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee programs, events, staffing, and budgets.
• Coordinate youth leagues and summer camp operations.
• Supervise Clerk I and part-time staff; provide direction.
• Monitor budgets, revenues, and expenditures; complete reports.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Public relations

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Parks & Recreation

Tools

Microsoft Office

MyRec software

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Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation – Egg Harbor Township.

Department: Parks & Recreation. SALARY: $60,200-$85,000.

Job Overview: Under the direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Program Director plans, coordinates, and oversees the Township's recreational programs, activities, and special events. The position supervises the Clerk I and part-time Recreation staff, manages daily program and office operations, monitors program finances, and serves as a primary point of contact for the public, staff, and program participants.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee recreational programs, activities, and special events, including staffing, facilities, equipment, supplies, marketing, safety, and program evaluation
• Serve as Director of the EHT Youth Recreational Basketball League and Summer Camp, and coordinate departmental special events
• Supervise, schedule, train, and provide daily direction to the Clerk I and part-time Recreation staff
• Oversee daily departmental operations, provide customer service, respond to public inquiries, and assist staff and program participants
• Monitor program budgets, revenues, and expenditures
• prepare daily deposits, reconcile financial records, and complete required reports
• Maintain accurate departmental records, databases, forms, and program documentation in accordance with applicable records management requirements, including OPRA and Daniel's Law
• Coordinate program registration and maintain recreation management systems, participant records, and related administrative processes
• Assist with general clerical and office functions, including correspondence, filing, data entry, bookkeeping, and coverage of Clerk I duties as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Parks and Recreation
• Evening and weekend work is required based on program and event schedules

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Parks and Recreation or a related field, or at least five (5) years of related Parks and Recreation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of recreation programming, special event coordination, facility management, staffing, marketing, risk management, and program evaluation
• Demonstrated supervisory, organizational, communication, customer service, and public relations skills
• Ability to manage multiple programs and responsibilities in a fast-paced, public-facing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general office equipment
• Familiarity with MyRec or comparable recreation management software
• Working knowledge of records management and applicable public records requirements
• Ability to monitor program finances, prepare deposits, and maintain accurate financial and administrative records
• Must obtain Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification within six (6) months of hire

CONTACT: Glenn Jones, Director of Human Resources at [e-mail].